DroneEntry

What DroneEntry does

DroneEntry is a Thailand-headquartered deep tech drone company and a subsidiary of India's DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations Ltd., operating from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) campus in Pathumthani since its March 2024 inauguration. The company delivers end-to-end drone solutions across three segments: Enterprise (Arya survey drone, survey/mapping, surveillance/videography, drone delivery, underwater inspection, geospatial and remote sensing analytics), Defence (FPV drones, loitering munitions, long-range tactical drones, heavy payload hybrid UAVs, MALE UAVs, and anti-drone solutions), and Academic (CAAT-certified pilot training, drone building, aerial cinematography, drone racing, Python for GIS, GIS for Drones, disaster management, and agricultural drone courses). Its technology stack combines in-house branded drones (Arya, FPV, Agro UAV 1.0) with distribution partnerships for DJI Enterprise, Tmotor, BetaFPV, and Grepow, supported by a GIS/remote sensing team with stated 50+ years cumulative experience.

The business operates a multi-channel go-to-market model: direct enterprise and defence field sales from the AIT campus office, an e-commerce presence through droneentry.shop and the Lazada marketplace for hobbyist/consumer products, and event-driven demand generation (e.g., MSME Defence Expo 2024). Revenue streams include hardware resale, professional services, training programs, and subscription-style geospatial/remote sensing solutions; pricing is quote-based with no publicly disclosed tiers. The company is privately held, venture-backed by a 12 million Thai Baht angel round in February 2020, and operates with 1-10 employees, making it an early-stage regional player leveraging its parent's brand and AIT institutional ties rather than a scaled commercial enterprise.

Name

DroneEntry

Legal name

DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations Ltd.

Website

https://droneentry.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DroneEntry is a Thailand-based deep tech drone company and subsidiary of India's DroneAcharya, providing drone hardware, geospatial services, and CAAT-certified training to enterprise, defence, and academic customers across Southeast Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Drones & UAV Solutions

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft (3721), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerial Application Drones & UAS Spray Systems (AFAAADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Drone/UAS Application Services (Spraying, Spreading, Seeding) (AFACAIAB), Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Systems & Drone Defense (IMABAIAG), Drones & UAV Retail (Consumer & Prosumer) (CRACAHAC), Aerial Pesticide/Herbicide/Fungicide Application (AFACAIAE)

Keywords

• Commercial drone solutions
• Drone survey mapping
• UAV technology services
• Drone pilot training
• Aerial inspection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Drone Hardware Sales: Sale of drones and UAV products including enterprise drones, FPV drones, agricultural spraying drones, and accessories from brands like DJI, Tmotor, BetaFPV, and Grepow.
2. Drone Services: Professional services including survey and mapping, surveillance and videography, drone delivery, and underwater inspection services for various industries.
3. Drone Training Programs: Educational programs including drone pilot training (CAAT certified), drone building, aerial cinematography, drone racing, Python for GIS, GIS for Drones, disaster management, and drones in agriculture courses.
4. Geospatial Solutions: Satellite and UAV data processing, geospatial outputs and solutions for agriculture, defence, environment, construction and other industries.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DroneEntry is a drone technology company that develops and distributes its own branded UAV products (FPV Drone, Agro UAV 1.0 agricultural spraying drone, Arya survey drone, Loitering Munitions, Long-range Tactical Drones, Heavy Payload Hybrid UAV, MALE UAV, and Anti-Drone Solutions), distributes third-party drone brands (DJI Enterprise, Tmotor, BetaFPV, Grepow), delivers fee-based professional drone services (survey and mapping, surveillance and videography, drone delivery, underwater inspection), and runs CAAT-certified drone training programs.

Product overview

DroneEntry is Thailand's first Deep Tech Drone Company, operating as a comprehensive drone solution provider with a multi-product portfolio spanning defence, enterprise, and education sectors. The company offers its own branded drone products (FPV Drone for defence reconnaissance, Agro UAV for agricultural spraying) alongside distributing third-party brands (DJI Enterprise, Tmotor, BetaFPV, Grepow). Services include professional drone survey and mapping, surveillance and videography, drone delivery, and underwater inspection. Training offerings encompass drone pilot certification, drone building, aerial cinematography, drone racing, Python for GIS, GIS for drones, disaster management, and agricultural applications. The company is powered by parent DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Agro UAV 1.0: Agricultural spraying drone with 10-16 litre capacity for precision farming including pesticide spraying, fertiliser spraying, seed broadcasting, and disinfectant spraying.
• FPV Drone
• Arya – Survey Drone

Products and services

• FPV Drone First Person View drone designed for tactical reconnaissance and surveillance in asymmetric warfare, featuring extended endurance, high speed, heavy payload capacity, and rugged design for challenging environments. Applications include search and rescue, kamikaze missions, and surveillance.
• Agro UAV 1.0 – Agricultural Spraying Drone Precision agricultural spraying drone with a 10–16 litre capacity, dust/waterproof design, and intelligent system with front camera, radar, adaptive nozzles, and smart battery for pesticide spraying, fertilizer spraying, seed broadcasting, and disinfectant spraying in modern farming.
• Loitering Munitions Defence drone solution for tactical operations.
• Long-range Tactical Drones Long-range tactical drone solutions for defence applications.
• Heavy Payload Hybrid UAV Heavy payload hybrid unmanned aerial vehicle for extended missions.
• MALE UAV Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV for sustained surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
• Anti-Drone Solutions Counter-drone solutions for defence and security applications.
• Arya – Survey Drone Survey-grade drone for precision aerial mapping and data collection in enterprise applications.
• Survey and Mapping Services Professional drone survey and mapping services including data collection, processing, base map creation, asset mapping, land surveying, site suitability analysis, urban planning, and stockpile volumetric measurements, supported by an experienced GIS team and ground teams handling ground control points and site reconnaissance.
• Drone Surveillance and Videography Services Aerial surveillance and videography services including live video streaming, night vision technology, event monitoring, and customized surveillance solutions for security and monitoring applications.
• Drone Delivery Services Drone delivery solutions for e-commerce, medical supplies, logistics, and emergency services, featuring swift and secure deliveries, last-mile connectivity, contactless deliveries, and real-time tracking.
• Underwater Inspection Services Underwater inspection services using state-of-the-art drone technology for marine/offshore, civil engineering, environmental conservation, and research applications, including submerged asset inspection, infrastructure assessment, surveys and mapping, environmental monitoring, and underwater filming.
• Drone Pilot Training CAAT (Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand) certified drone pilot training program delivered as a 5-day course covering industrial opportunities, live practical sessions, and hands-on simulator training.
• Drone Building Course Comprehensive 10-day course covering theoretical and practical aspects of drone construction including UAV hardware and software, aerodynamics, and regulations.
• Aerial Cinematography & Videography Course 5-day advanced course in aerial cinematography and videography using drones, covering drone safety, regulations, hands-on flying maneuvers, editing techniques, and certification.
• Drone Racing Course 5-day course on building and racing drones for high-speed competitions, covering component selection, assembly, racing skills, and simulator practice.
• Python for GIS Course Programming course focused on Python applications in Geographic Information System (GIS), designed for individuals with no prior Python or GIS experience.
• GIS for Drones Course 10-day course on Geographic Information System (GIS) processes and drone data processing, covering basics of GIS, hands-on training on live projects, and sensor technologies including Visual (RGB) and LiDAR.
• Disaster Management with Drones Course 5-day intensive program on disaster management principles and the strategic application of drones in emergency situations, covering pre-disaster preparedness, response activities, and post-disaster management.
• Drone in Agriculture Course Course focused on using drones in agricultural practices, covering flight mission planning, execution, UAV rules and regulations, and agricultural applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Training programs available in Thailand and Philippines
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and core.

• Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) Servir SEAmoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2020Collaboration to explore drone applications in Smart Agriculture, Environmental Monitoring, Water Management, and Air Quality Monitoring. Meeting with ADPC Director Dr. Peeranan Towashiraporn and team members to discuss integration of drones into ongoing and upcoming projects.
• DroneAcharya Aerial InnovationscoreOthersDroneAcharya Aerial Innovations Ltd. is the parent company of DroneEntry. DroneEntry operates as a subsidiary under the DroneAcharya umbrella, benefiting from shared resources, technology, and brand association.
• DJI EnterprisecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for DJI Enterprise drone products. DroneEntry serves as a reseller/distributor for DJI Enterprise solutions in Thailand.
• TmotorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for Tmotor high-performance drone components including motors, ESCs, propellers, and modular propulsion systems.
• BetaFPVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for BetaFPV beginner and hobbyist drones including Cetus series, brushless drones, and Cinewhoop products.
• GrepowcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for Grepow rechargeable drone batteries including Soft Pack UAV, Smart UAV, and NMC UAV batteries with high energy density.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations: NSE-SME listed parent company of DroneEntry offering drone pilot training, surveying, GIS, and defense drone solutions across India with a similar product portfolio (FPV drones, loitering munitions, training programs, aerial survey). Directly comparable because it shares technology, brand, and offerings with DroneEntry via the parent–subsidiary relationship.
• ideaForge Technology: Indian drone manufacturer focused on defense, security, and surveying UAVs (Switch, NETRA series). Comparable as a South Asian drone OEM supplying loitering munitions, tactical UAVs, and enterprise mapping platforms to government and defense customers, mirroring DroneEntry's defense + enterprise + training mix.
• Garuda Aerospace: India-based drone manufacturer and service provider spanning agriculture spraying, surveying, defense, and pilot training with multi-brand distribution. Highly comparable to DroneEntry because it operates the same combination of proprietary agricultural drones, defense offerings, training programs, and distribution partnerships.
• Skylark Drones: Enterprise drone solutions company offering drone-based surveying, mapping, and asset inspection across infrastructure, mining, and agriculture. Comparable to DroneEntry's surveying/mapping service line and GIS data-processing capability for enterprise customers.
• Marut Drones: India-based agricultural drone manufacturer (AG-365 series) offering precision spraying, mapping, and pilot training for agri-customers. Highly comparable to DroneEntry's Agro UAV 1.0 spraying drone and agriculture training programs targeting the same farmer/cooperative customer segment.
• XAG: China-based manufacturer of agricultural spraying drones (P-series, V-series) and autonomous farming robots. Comparable to DroneEntry's Agro UAV 1.0 spraying drone in terms of product category, precision agriculture application, and target farmer customer.
• senseFly (Parrot Group): Swiss fixed-wing and quadcopter drone maker specializing in surveying, mapping, and inspection for mining, agriculture, and engineering (eBee, eMotion software). Comparable to DroneEntry's Arya survey drone and drone-based survey/mapping service line.

Broad incumbents

• DJI Enterprise: Global leader in commercial drone hardware and software for surveying, agriculture, public safety, and inspection. Comparable as the dominant OEM whose products (DJI Enterprise Matrice/Agras lines) DroneEntry distributes in Thailand and whose aerial agriculture drones compete with the Agro UAV 1.0.
• Parrot SA: European consumer and commercial drone group (Anafi, senseFly) serving agriculture, inspection, mapping, and defense customers. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same enterprise and consumer drone categories DroneEntry operates in.

Regional players

• Threod Systems: Estonian manufacturer of tactical and surveillance UAVs (Stream C, Tiger) sold across Europe and select Asia-Pacific defense customers. Comparable to DroneEntry's defense portfolio (FPV, MALE UAV, tactical reconnaissance) but primarily serving European/NATO markets rather than Southeast Asia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/droneentry
• Xx.com/droneentry

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about DroneEntry